Insatiably Downsized
The New York Times weighs in on New York magazine's unceremonious dismissal of Gael Greene. Note to aspiring restaurant critics: Greene's salary was reportedly only $50,000 after 40 years working for the magazine.
Washington Post Retracts Restaurant Review Over Conflict of Interest
Corrections: Washington Post Retracts Restaurant Review [Eater]
NYT Magazine: The Food Issue
This Sunday's New York Times Magazine is all about food, opening with a letter by Michael Pollan to the next "farmer-in-chief" and featuring Mark Bittman on taking food seriously, William Safire on "locavorism," and Christine Muhlke on Kenny Shopsin.
The Food Issue [New York Times Magazine]
Per Se Tops Zagat Survey
Thomas Keller's Per Se was voted New York's number one restaurant in the 2009 ZAGAT restaurant survey. David Chang's Momofuku Ko was top among new restaurants.
The survey documented a decline in restaurant openings (the first time since 2003) and "downsizing" by diners who are eating in less expensive places, being more attentive to menu prices, skipping appetizers or dessert, and cutting back on alcohol. Meanwhile, the average cost of a meal in New York City rose to $40.78, a 3.3% increase over last year.
ZAGAT'S 2009 NYC RESTAURANT SURVEY FINDS NEW YORKERS ARE DOWNSIZING DINING OUT [ZAGAT]
Michelin Releases 2009 Guide for New York City
Michelin today released its 2009 restaurant and hotel guide for New York City.
The new edition contains 563 restaurants, including more than than 80 new additions.
Among the highlights: Masa joins Jean-Georges, Le Bernardin and Per Se as a Michelin three-star selection; Adour, Gilt and Momofuku Ko join the ranks of Michelin two-star restaurants; Allen & Delancey, Alto, eighty one, Fiamma, Insieme, Kyo Ya and Public join the Michelin one-star selections.
New Michelin Stars Shine on New York City [Michelin Media]
Hearst, MSN Launch "Delish"
Another mega-food site? Hearst Magazines and MSN have launched their new food website, Delish. The site is owned, built and edited by Hearst Magazines Digital Media and distributed by MSN. The site claims that its traffic places it "into the top 10 food-related destinations online."
Pairings: Wine and News
Oddly enough, the Wall Street Journal is getting into the wine-selling business (wsjwine.com).
The Twittering Critic
Weird: the music's BETTER in the men's room. Todd Kliman may have changed restaurant criticism forever with his "live" stream-of-consciousness review (via Twitter) of Alain Ducasse's Adour. Via Grub Street.
From Cable to Print
Hearst Magazines and the Food Network have announced they are partnering to create the Food Network Magazine. The first issue will debut on October 14. Maile Carpenter, formerly of Every Day with Rachael Ray and Time Out New York, is the magazine's editor-in-chief.
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